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“Isnt it the very last thing we feel grateful for - having happened? You needn't have happened. But you did happen.”

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Douglas Harding

Douglas Harding was a British philosopher known for his research on visual perception and cognition. His work, particularly his book 'You Are Looking at Me: The Meaning of Perceptual Experience,' explored the nature of visual perception and introduced the famous concept that 'you see with your own eyes.' Harding's contributions have had a profound impact on the fields of cognitive science and philosophy. more

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